I don’t know about if it’s just me or all millennials, but Charlie’s Angels starring Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu made an emphatic impact on me as a child.
The film hit theaters in 2000, just as I was entering puberty in the most awkward of ways. I was starting a new school far from all my friends and was feeling all the Feelings and Rage that comes with that and being a weird pre-teen. Still, something about the movie made my adolescent self feel seen. And laugh, of course.
To me Barrymore, Diaz, and Liu were the coolest, badass, and most beautiful women in the world, and the reveal that they weren’t cool in their youth made me feel much better about my state at the time. They were exactly who I wanted to be when I grew up. Obviously, I didn’t end up an international…spy? Detective? Wait, what were they? Well, even though my job is to write these stories for you, I still thank Charlie’s Angels for its service to young me.
So I might be I’m a little biased in how excited I am that Drew Barrymore decided to bring back not just the iconic shade of blonde—as well as the style and length—she rocked at the premiere of Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, but her edgy grunge makeup and graphic tee (which are back, BTW) too. Who could forget the iconic “My boyfriend is out of town” tee?
Barrymore looks so good—and convincing—that even Charlie’s Angels critics might feel swayed by the nostalgia of it all and dig back up the DVD. Or stream it, or whatever.
Alright, now let’s get to Barrymore’ s modern-day metamorphosis. The glam squad behind her transformation consisted of esthetician and skin care founder Shani Darden, makeup artist and makeup brand founder Charlotte Tilbury, and celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton. Together, the pros seemingly worked magic, aesthetically traveling over two decades back time.
Upon comparing the photos, it genuinely looks like no time has passed at all. In reality, however, it will have been 21 years in July.
“I just love all of Drew’s eras; what a fun way to play dress up,” hairstylist Appleton said in a clip posted to The Drew Barrymore Show Instagram, admitting he’s been hoping Barrymore would go back to blonde as is. (Apparently, so had my mother, who left a comment on the post without my knowing.)
Once Barrymore saw her “after” reveal in the mirror, she gasped, exclaiming, “You just put a time machine in me!” “I feel like that girl again. Look at me! I do feel like at I’m back at the Charlie’s Angels premiere,” she said.
“Babe, I love all Drews. This was a fun Drew,” Appleton said of the look. But Barrymore was busy, remaining in awe of her reflection. “I cannot believe you brought me back 20 years ago!” she said.
Finally, Barrymore quipped: “It’s good to know I can look like a Charlie’s Angel again,” to which Appleton stated what we’re all thinking: ”She’s still got it.” She’s more than still got it, clearly. And selfishly, I hope Drew Barrymore really keeps the blonde.
Now before I sign off, I know I can’t be alone in wondering where to purchase Barrymore’s “my Boyfriend is out of town” t-shirt. If such is the case for you, you’re in luck: It’s available for purchase on Amazon and Etsy.
Now that I’ve procured the shirt, excuse me as I google “Where can I stream Charlie’s Angels?” Just kidding! Obviously don’t gate-keep. That answer is Amazon and Apple TV.
Long live slogan TVs and woman-led comedy thrillers, y’all.
Danielle Sinay is the associate beauty editor at Glamour. Follow her on Instagram @daniellesinay.
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